Gerrymandering

Texas Republicans Pass New Congressional Map Amid Partisan Tensions

Texas Republicans approved a new congressional map that could significantly expand the GOP’s grip on the U.S. House. Passed along…

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Texas House Quorum Restored After Democrats Two-Week Walkout

After a two-week quorum break, Texas House Democrats have returned to Austin, ending their protest against a Republican-led congressional redistricting…

1 week ago

Thousands Protest Republican-Backed Redistricting Plan at Texas Capitol

More than 5,000 people gathered at the Texas Capitol to protest a Republican-led redistricting effort backed by President Trump (R)…

1 week ago

Texas Democrats Set Conditions for Return Amid Redistricting Battle

Texas House Democrats, who fled the state to block Republican-led redistricting efforts, announced they will only return under two specific…

2 weeks ago

Obama Backs Texas Democrats in Redistricting Protest

Former President Barack Obama (D) joined a virtual call with Texas House Democrats who remain out of state in protest…

2 weeks ago

Texas and California Trade Threats Over Congressional Maps

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has stated that Texas could eliminate as many as 10 Democratic congressional districts if blue states…

2 weeks ago

Abbott Says Fight Over Redistricting “Could Literally Last Years” as Democrats Remain Out of State

Governor Greg Abbott (R) defended his decision to pursue the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block…

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Abbott Vows to Call Endless Special Sessions as Democrats Flee

Governor Greg Abbott has escalated a political showdown over redistricting by pledging to call “special session after special session” until…

3 weeks ago

Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Redistricting Plan

Dozens of Texas Democratic lawmakers have fled the state to block a Republican-led redistricting proposal that could shift five congressional…

3 weeks ago

Texas Democrats Seek Support from Blue States as Redistricting Battle Escalates

Texas Democrats traveled to California and Illinois to meet with Democratic governors Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker, as tensions mount…

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